Musakhan (مسخّن)
Sumac Chicken with Caramelized Onions
No, skip this one: about 24g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Roasted chicken pieces generously topped with heavily caramelized onions, vibrant sumac, and toasted pine nuts. Traditionally served over Keto Flatbread.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often thighs/legs), large quantity of onions, olive oil, sumac, pine nuts, salt, pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request *without* the taboon bread. You can also ask for extra olive oil to increase fat content.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
مسخّن بدون خبز طابون لو سمحت، وممكن زيت زيتون زيادة؟
I'd like the Musakhan without taboon bread, please. Could I also have extra olive oil?
Watch out for
Large quantity of caramelized onions significantly increases carb count (natural sugars are concentrated). Pine nuts contribute some carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in spice blends or during the caramelization process in a restaurant setting.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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